Yobe North leaders back Wali, seek governorship for Zone C
By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman The governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, has received a major boost in Yobe North, as traditional and political leaders across the zone pledged support for his 2027 bid. The endorsements came during Wali’s consultations with the Emir of Bade, Alhaji […]
Kebbi A-G, brother die in auto crash
By Wole Mosadomi MINNA — Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kebbi State, Alhaji Kasimu Barau and his elder brother, Alhaji Abubahar Barau, have lost their lives in an auto crash along Zungeru-Minna road. The duo along with four others were said to have payed a Sallah homage on their relations in Minna, the state capital […]
2011: Apugo makes case for Uwais’s report
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—A foundation member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Benjamin Apugo, says that it was only a comprehensive implementation of the recommendations of the Justice Mohammed Uwais panel report on Electoral Reforms that would solve Nigeria’s election problems and move the nation’s democratic experiment to the next level. Apugo, a […]
PPA has failed, says Abaribe
By Anayo Okoli Aba—SENATOR Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial district of Abia State says the PPA government in the state has failed the people of the state by performing below expectations. To this end, Abaribe said that PDP had resolved to take over the state in 2011 to salvage the state. He urged the […]
Ex-militants warn against undermining of Constitution
SOUTH-SOUTH and ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta have warned against taking actions that would undermine the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the event that President Umaru Yar’Adua was unable to carry out his duties as president of the country.
Fire wrecks NNPC Ijalla depot, DRTV
Fire yesterday wreaked havoc on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) crude oil export depot at Ijalla, Warri, Delta State, when one of the tanks containing peel chemical exploded.
